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Friday, February 3, 2012

you've got the power...

****don't forget the MyMemories giveaway on the previous post!*****

...February is the month of l.o.v.e. It is the chocolates, flowers, hearts and sweethearts month. It is also Heart Disease Prevention and Awareness Month. A subject that is very near and dear to my heart ( heart! get it?) On August 26, 2003 I survived a heart attack, (a 100% blocked artery heart-attack) hopefully my first and last one. To say it was frightening does not give credit to the emotions. There are no words...I could have died. Please, get all the information you can, don't think it can't happen to you (I had only one of the risk factors), go with your instinct~~your intuition. Knowledge is power and you have the power...right now.

Thank you, Jojo. I think I need a check up. I didn't know that you had a heart attack. That must be so scary.When I get back from my son's I'm going to call the doctor about a couple of things that I've been putting off. Thank for reminding me that I'm important too. Women forget.

Great advice Jojo! I too survived a heart attack 2 years ago. I had a sub-artery that was 80% blocked. I had been having symptoms for months but either refused to recognize them and/or thought they were due to something else....but not my heart! I thought I was not the stereotypical person to get this disease. I was health conscious, active and slim. But who knew?! I do now.So yes, go get tested and get a baseline of your 'vitals'...it is good to have.

Such an important reminder you have given us here. I didn't know about your heart attack Jojo, that must have been so frightening and yet such a blessing to know you survived something that a lot others do not. Like in your most recent post, so sad and kind of a premonition of sorts too. xo ~Lili

Thank you for this information...too many people in my life at the moment are having strokes lately...I must read this as my Cholesterol is high...mainly heredity and stress..I eat pretty healthy.God Bless you Jojo...I am so glad you are ok...LOVe YOU!!

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